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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.79, 10,204.35 and 4,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.79, 10,204.35 and 4,036.92 is: 5,570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.79 : 10,204.35 = 4,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.79/10,204.35 = 4,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.79x = 10,204.35 × 4,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.79x = 41,194,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,194,144.60/7,394.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.70

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